America Saint Kitts and Nevis A ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of two solar-powered water desalination plants was held; the plants will be able to generate 12 cubic meters of fresh drinking water every hour
America Guyana Guyana's agricultural advancement has received a boost with a new greenhouse at the Guyana School of Agriculture, empowering women with agricultural skills through partnerships with Global Affairs Canada, IICA, and the UNDP's EnGenDER project
America Paraguay Paraguay is facing over 100 active wildfires amid a heatwave with temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius, escalating the situation as authorities combat flames predominantly caused by human activity
America Peru The US has returned a 16th-century document to Peru, stolen around 100 years ago from Peru's National Archives
America Uruguay Uruguay has recently obtained its highest debt rating ever due stronger institutions, structural reforms, and consistent adherence to fiscal and monetary policies, supporting sustained economic growth and increased investments
America Venezuela Venezuela has closed its airspace to Argentine planes in retaliation for the seizure of a Venezuelan-Iranian aircraft by Argentine authorities, with the Venezuelan foreign minister accusing Argentina of theft and demanding compensation for damages
America Suriname The Central Suriname Police has introduced drone pilots after their personnel completed drone training, enhancing their capabilities for future operations and studies
America Bahamas Following the launch of the uncirculated $10 Proof Flamingo 2024 numismatic coin earlier this month, Baha Mar shared that proceeds from the coin totaled over $32.370, which was donated to the Bahamas National Trust
America Antigua and Barbuda During the 46th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne updated on the progress of LIAT 2020, the new regional air service, announcing a partnership with Nigeria's Air Peace, estimated at $80 million
America Mexico In Mexico City, hundreds gathered at the Monument to the Revolution for a "mass nap" to mark World Sleep Day, advocating for sleep as essential for health; a protest promoting wellness and work-life balance
America Nicaragua The US has imposed an arms restrictions on Nicaragua, citing concerns over the alleged ongoing repression and aiming to hold the regime accountable
America Panama Panama has been removed from the EU's high-risk countries list for money laundering and terrorism financing, signalling significant progress in anti-money laundering measures and counterterrorism efforts
America Grenada Reach Within - a Grenada-based charity that supports children at risk - initiated the Food Security for Trauma Healing project to develop the agricultural skills of those assisted and to meet their personal and community nutritional needs